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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

"A comedy about someone you know."

March 25, 1988 1h 28m 7.4/10 (968 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a comedy/drama film. directed by Pedro Almodóvar. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, and Julieta Serrano

Synopsis

After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 25, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 7.4/10 Great (968 votes)
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Budget $700K Production budget
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Box Office $15M 21.4x return
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Spain Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES
Budget
$700,000
Revenue
$14,979,298

Production Companies

  • El Deseo
  • Laurenfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown about?

After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.

Who directed Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.

How long is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown released?

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was released on March 25, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?

The main cast of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown includes Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Julieta Serrano, María Barranco, Rossy de Palma.

Is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown worth watching?

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 968 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.